Too Late for Tears (1949) is a gripping film noir directed by Byron Haskin, featuring a powerhouse performance by Lizabeth Scott as one of cinema’s most ruthless femme fatales. Co‑starring Dan Duryea, the film blends greed, betrayal, and murder into a tense, shadow‑soaked thriller.
The story begins when Jane Palmer and her husband Alan accidentally come into possession of a suitcase filled with stolen cash. While Alan wants to return it, Jane sees it as her ticket to wealth and freedom. Her obsession with keeping the money leads to manipulation, betrayal, and a deadly alliance with a shady criminal. With its sharp dialogue, moral ambiguity, and Scott’s chilling performance, Too Late for Tears is a quintessential noir classic.
Film Details
Title: Too Late for Tears
Year: 1949
Genre: Film Noir / Crime Thriller
Director: Byron Haskin
Screenplay: Roy Huggins
Starring:
Lizabeth Scott
Dan Duryea
Arthur Kennedy
Don DeFore
Runtime: Approx. 99 minutes
Studio: Hunt Stromberg Productions
Distributor: United Artists
Country: United States
Format: Black‑and‑white
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